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It is difficult to achieve perfection in sport, but Jamaica came close in Caribbean qualifying for the 2018 CONCACAF Under-20 Women’s Championship. The Reggae Girlz finished first in the regional competition, posting an overall record of 5W-0D-0L, while scoring 23 goals and conceding one — the campaign’s lone blemish.

With a spot earned in January’s eight-team field, Jamaica joins Mexico and the United States as the nations to compete in all nine editions of the tournament.

Quite remarkably, 11 different players accounted for the 23 qualifying goals, led by top scorer Marlee Fray (6 goals). The 17-year-old forward made a name for herself by netting three times in Caribbean qualifying for 2016 CONCACAF Under-17 Championship, including the game-winner in a 1-0 semifinal win over Trinidad & Tobago.

Other players to watch include 15-year forward Jody Brown, who struck for six goals in Caribbean qualifying for the 2016 CONCACAF Under-17 Championship and then tallied twice more in qualifying for the 2018 CONCACAF Under-20 Women’s Championship.

Under 20s - WomenJan 29, 2018Asked to put into words the raw emotion felt immediately after the final whistle that signified Haiti’s historic and dramatic 1-0 win over Canada in the third place match of the 2018 CONCACAF Under-20 Women’s Championship, Sherly Jeudy couldn’t help but let out a giggle.

Under 20s - WomenJan 28, 2018Mexico defender Miriam Garcia was named winner of the 2018 CONCACAF Under-20 Women’s Championship Golden Ball presented by Scotiabank as the tournament’s most outstanding player. The announcement was made Sunday after the Tricolor prevailed over the United States in the final, 4-2 on penalty kicks, after a 1-1 draw in the final.

Under 20s - WomenJan 28, 2018Mexico captured its first-ever CONCACAF Under-20 Women’s Championship title, prevailing over the United States, 4-2 on penalty kicks, after their final ended in a 1-1 draw on Sunday at Ato Boldon Stadium.